U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today encouraged Missourians to take advantage of a public meeting next week that will allow them the opportunity to provide input into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposed flood risk plan along the Upper Mississippi River known as Plan H.

Residents in Pike, Lincoln, and St. Charles Counties will get the chance to voice their concerns on Plan H at a public meeting that was prompted after Luetkemeyer shared those concerns with leading Corps officials in September. The Corps will host the open house and public discussion on December 1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 121 Maryknoll Road, Old Monroe, Missouri. The open house is set to start at 4 p.m. with the public discussion scheduled for 6 p.m.

“Many of my constituents are concerned with the Corps’ Plan H proposal, and I am happy that the Corps has agreed to hold this important public meeting. It is important that the Corps hears from folks whose livelihoods will be impacted by their actions,” Luetkemeyer said. “I encourage area residents to attend this forum to learn more about the Corps’ proposal and voice their concerns over Plan H.” 

The Plan H proposal, which has not been endorsed by the Corps, could have serious ramifications on the livelihoods of many individuals in Pike, Lincoln, and St. Charles Counties, as low lying areas have the potential to become flood water storage reservoirs for waters from the Upper Mississippi River.  Luetkemeyer pressed for open meetings in Pike, St. Charles, and Lincoln Counties to St. Louis District Commander Colonel Thomas O’Hara both in person and in an October 26 letter.

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